=D Yeah I was only going to comment on aesthetics as well. I'm already a user and big fan of their routers. Hardware and software is top notch. Only wish they were more subtle styling wise in the home. Think they only had one white model recently. With this level of premium hardware, I think they can have a non-gamer line. They actually probably have too many models. Confusing to see what's appropriate for the average user.
"an additional 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port for those who are lucky enough to break that 1 Gbps barrier ISP"
Only 2.5Gbit though. My IPS offers 10Gbit, and I really want it "just because", but it seems really hard to actually find hardware that can make use of it.
I wonder if that's a hard-wired WAN port, because it would make more sense to have your fileserver or NAS plugged into it - especially since virtually nobody has > 1 Gbps ISP.
Pretty sure next year's WiFi routers are just going to be porcupines with a plastic shroud. Seriously... if you need this many antennae on your router then you are doing something terribly wrong.
dual 5 GHz radio is pretty dumb. Already with 160 MHz channels there aren't many channels usable. Even with 80 Mhz channels, it doesn't leave that many choices. It will just give more interference.
More speed on the 2.4 GHz band is also interesting. I wonder if this is using 40 Mhz only and if this is standard or a proprietary extension.
If it is capable of DFS, more channels available. The capabilities though are too overkill for home use. I see these products more suitable in SOHO or school setting.
I was hoping 802.11ax will be their last Router product. But they didn't even wait and decide to close it.
Anyway has 802.11ax been ratified yet? None of the draft has even passed the commitiess. Draft 1 and 2 both failed if I remember correctly. And btw someone mess with the Wiki entry to delete all the info.
What is the best Router for the office area? if you have any suggestions regarding this. you can share with me, on this link https://www.tplinkroutersupport.com/
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Jhlot - Monday, June 4, 2018 - link
Is that a wireless router or a goa'uld mothership?PeachNCream - Monday, June 4, 2018 - link
It looks like what happens when you flip a horseshoe crab upside down.EnzoFX - Monday, June 4, 2018 - link
=DYeah I was only going to comment on aesthetics as well. I'm already a user and big fan of their routers. Hardware and software is top notch. Only wish they were more subtle styling wise in the home. Think they only had one white model recently. With this level of premium hardware, I think they can have a non-gamer line. They actually probably have too many models. Confusing to see what's appropriate for the average user.
mode_13h - Monday, June 4, 2018 - link
Meh, just put a lamp shade over it....one of the airy types, so the rounder doesn't overheat and catch fire. You know it would.
Cellar Door - Monday, June 4, 2018 - link
The top model can double as a King's crown come Halloween.mode_13h - Monday, June 4, 2018 - link
Looks like some kind of high-tech napkin holder.I think cats will like to sit on it. Until it overheats.
mooninite - Monday, June 4, 2018 - link
Where are the RGB LEDs??? I need them to sync up with my RAM and mouse!! /sajp_anton - Monday, June 4, 2018 - link
"an additional 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port for those who are lucky enough to break that 1 Gbps barrier ISP"Only 2.5Gbit though. My IPS offers 10Gbit, and I really want it "just because", but it seems really hard to actually find hardware that can make use of it.
lazarpandar - Monday, June 4, 2018 - link
which ISP?CaedenV - Monday, June 4, 2018 - link
Once you hit 10gig it is time to get a 10gig switch, and your wifi just turn into access points instead of doubling as routers.mode_13h - Monday, June 4, 2018 - link
I wonder if that's a hard-wired WAN port, because it would make more sense to have your fileserver or NAS plugged into it - especially since virtually nobody has > 1 Gbps ISP.stanleyipkiss - Tuesday, June 5, 2018 - link
Talk about yourself. I live in a country of MOSTLY 1 Gbps ISP connections. We're moving to 10 Gbps.deepblue08 - Monday, June 4, 2018 - link
Looks like you can summon demons with those things. Or have I been playing too much Doom?CaedenV - Monday, June 4, 2018 - link
Pretty sure next year's WiFi routers are just going to be porcupines with a plastic shroud.Seriously... if you need this many antennae on your router then you are doing something terribly wrong.
fred666 - Monday, June 4, 2018 - link
dual 5 GHz radio is pretty dumb. Already with 160 MHz channels there aren't many channels usable. Even with 80 Mhz channels, it doesn't leave that many choices. It will just give more interference.More speed on the 2.4 GHz band is also interesting. I wonder if this is using 40 Mhz only and if this is standard or a proprietary extension.
zodiacfml - Tuesday, June 5, 2018 - link
If it is capable of DFS, more channels available.The capabilities though are too overkill for home use. I see these products more suitable in SOHO or school setting.
zepi - Monday, June 4, 2018 - link
Someone please make an ax router that doesn’t look like a spaceship from teenagers dreams.You can say whatever you like about apple, but at least Airport extreme / express don’t look too bad even if one doesn’t hide them.
iwod - Tuesday, June 5, 2018 - link
I was hoping 802.11ax will be their last Router product. But they didn't even wait and decide to close it.Anyway has 802.11ax been ratified yet? None of the draft has even passed the commitiess. Draft 1 and 2 both failed if I remember correctly. And btw someone mess with the Wiki entry to delete all the info.
tplinkrouter - Wednesday, July 11, 2018 - link
What is the best Router for the office area? if you have any suggestions regarding this. you can share with me, on this link https://www.tplinkroutersupport.com/